Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid clearances & TB screening

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-paid medical base plan

Dental/vision benefits

Tuition discounts

Milestone service awards

Employee referral bonus

Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

Job summary

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Life Skills Paraprofessional to join the Lower Dauphin School District team. The role runs on school days from 8:30am to 3:45pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and pays $22.16 per hour plus PTO for eligible days.

You will support students in a Life Skills classroom, helping build daily living, social, and academic skills. The position involves direct instructional support for students with IEPs/504 plans, reinforcing learning, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and Paraprofessional training.
• Public-school experience preferred.
• Ability to support students with IEPs/504 plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional and behavioral support to students.
• Reinforce learning concepts and work with students in small groups or one-on-one.
• Assist with organization, monitor progress, and ensure a safe classroom environment.
• Supervise during meals, arrivals/dismissals, and non-instructional times.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Instructional support

IEP/504 knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education (48 credits) / A.A. or higher

Job description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Lower Dauphin School District!

OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

• The hourly Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in Lower Dauphin School District Life Skills Support classroom is $22.16 per hour and *Paid Time Off (PTO).
• The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year
• Special Education Paraprofessionals will support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills

CURRENT NEED:

• South Hanover Elementary - Life Skills Classroom Paraprofessional:

  • A Life Skills Support Paraprofessionalprovides direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs, helping them build daily living, social, and academic skills.
  • Schedule on a full school day is 8:30am - 3:45pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to students with special needs who have IEPs or 504 plans.
• Reinforcing learning concepts and skills.
• Working with students individually or in small groups.
• Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress.
• Managing students behavior and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Supervising students during lunch, arrivals/dismissals, and other non-instructional areas.
• Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma and completion of Paraprofessional competency training OR
• Two-years of post secondary education (48 college credits), Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred

CREDENTIALING :

*CCRES paid clearances and TB

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI
• TB Screening - current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Benefits

• *Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Prorated based on date of hire

• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits

  • Employer paid medical base plan!

• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection

• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match

• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid professional development

• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships

• Milestone service awards

• Employee referral bonus

• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.